Mississippi Aquarium lights up the sails to celebrate Mardi Gras
As the sun went down this evening, the Mississippi Aquarium got into the carnival spirit. For the second year in a row, the Mississippi Aquarium illuminated…
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Mississippi Aquarium lighting the sails to celebrate Mardi Gras
As the sun went down this evening, the Mississippi Aquarium got into the carnival spirit. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more.
Cold-stunned turtles arrive on the Coast
Thirty-five new Gulf Coast residents arrived this afternoon at the Gulfport airport. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies and the Mississippi Aquarium have come to the rescue once again, taking…
Dive deep with Camp Aqua winter camp at the Mississippi Aquarium
Your minnows are ‘shore’ to learn a thing or two about the deep blue sea with the Mississippi Aquarium’s Camp Aqua winter camp. Campers put…
Ferdinand the Penguin visits WXXV to promote Mississippi Aquarium holiday offerings
Who needs Santa and his reindeer when you’ve got the Mississippi Aquarium and penguins? Ferdinand the Penguin stopped by WXXV to help announce an exciting new program…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting holiday events
The Mississippi Aquarium is gearing up for the holidays with some special events this month. Aquarium Ambassador Penguin Ferdinand is in studio with Diana Major.
Cold-stunned turtles make their way to the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium picked up 40 Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles today from the airport for rehabilitation. These turtles were shipped all the way from New England after…
Mississippi Aquarium creates pollinator garden
Mississippi Aquarium has created a pollinator garden on campus. The garden contains native and pollinator-friendly plants that provide milkweed, nectar, and shelter for monarchs throughout their annual reproductive and migratory cycles.…
Mississippi Aquarium raising awareness for ocean conservation through Christmas
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting ready to celebrate the holidays. This year, they’re using their Christmas tree decorations to bring awareness to the current state of…
2nd Annual Otter Trotter 5K
Over 200 runners woke up bright and early to kick off their Thanksgiving day by participating in the 2nd Annual Otter Trotter. Kurt Allen President & Chief Executive Officer at Mississippi…
'Banner: A Sea Turtle Saga' premieres today
One of the Mississippi Aquarium's most beloved residents is now the inspiration for an original children's musical. News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf was live from the aquarium this morning and has more.
Mississippi Aquarium holding second annual Otter Trotter 5K
The Mississippi Aquarium is preparing to host their second annual Otter Trotter 5K Thanksgiving morning. Before the feast, work up an appetite with Bayou the Otter and others…
Mississippi Aquarium holds a Mermaid Mini Cruise
After last week’s severe weather postponed their grand entrance, the mermaids at the Mississippi Aquarium are finally having their Mini Cruise Welcome Parade. All five mermaids rode in classic…
Mermaids on the Coast this weekend at the Mississippi Aquarium
You might want this new experience at the Mississippi Aquarium to become part of your world. Or at least your weekend plans because they’ve welcome aboard…
Mississippi Aquarium treating cold-stunned sea turtles
Two Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles will undergo treatment at the Mississippi Aquarium. The two turtles were transferred from the New England Aquarium to the Mississippi Aquarium last Thursday. They both…
Mississippi Aquarium treating endangered loggerhead sea turtle, found caught in fishing line last week
An endangered loggerhead sea turtle is receiving treatment from the Mississippi Aquarium after it was caught on a fishing line last week. The turtle was caught on the Gulf State…
Pumpkin the Penguin visits WXXV for International African Penguin Awareness Day
Today, WXXV had some special visitors stop by for the noon show. Pumpkin the African Penguin stopped by today, along with her human friends at the Mississippi…
International African Penguin Awareness Day
Tomorrow is International African Penguin Awareness Day. Here to tell us more about it is Diane Major from the Mississippi Aquarium and she’s brought a friend.
Sea of Stars drone show Friday at Jones Park
A light show like no other is coming to Jones Park tonight. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars for the Mississippi Aquarium is a free event Friday…
‘Sea of Stars’ for Mississippi Aquarium
A light show like no other is coming to Jones Park tomorrow night for families and friends to enjoy. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars for Mississippi Aquarium is a…
Stingray born at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is celebrating the birth of a stingray pup at its aquatic research center. Experts at the aquarium say it is rare that an animal is…
Mississippi Aquarium preparing for ‘Sea of Stars’ event
The Mississippi Aquarium is preparing for Friday night’s ‘Sea of Stars’ drone light show. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Gulfport as the preparations for the free event…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting ‘Sea of Stars’ event to kick off Cruisin’ the Coast
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a free event at Jones Park in Gulfport this Friday evening to kick off the Cruisin’ the Coast…
Mississippi Aquarium collecting items for Hurricane Ida victims
The Mississippi Aquarium is giving a 25 percent discount to those donating items to their supply drive for Hurricane Ida victims. The aquarium and iHeart Media are partnering…